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the one developed in the alamosa project present a special challenge. while the technology is proven in one context as previously mentioned, they have not been deployed on a scale. they do not provide project financing until they know that a technology is commercially viable. therefore the willingness to pursue was predicated on the ability to source alternative forms of debt financing. after unsuccessful attempts at attracting private debt capital was only through the loan program that they were able to obtain the debt that was cost-effective enough to allow us to move forward with the project. we committed approximately $115 million in equity and guarantees. we received for just under $90 million under the loan program. we began this process of application for the doe in february of 2010 and signed the guarantee on september 2nd, 2011. to date we have drawn $71 million against the federal loan that was approved. the project reached the operation on time and we expected it would be completed under budget and the final loan amount would be about $865 mi
the one developed in the alamosa project present a special challenge. while the technology is proven in one context as previously mentioned, they have not been deployed on a scale. they do not provide project financing until they know that a technology is commercially viable. therefore the willingness to pursue was predicated on the ability to source alternative forms of debt financing. after unsuccessful attempts at attracting private debt capital was only through the loan program that they...
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joining us now via skype from alamosa, california, is isabella griffin and her father john. good morning to both of you. isabella, congratulations on this great work that you have done, certainly comes in handy for so many kids, i'm sure. how many people have now signed your pledge? >> well, we are actually waiting for our symbol which is for the bracelets to come and then we will go from there. >> and are you surprised, isabella, by the fact that this school picked it up as their official program? i mean, how does that make you feel? >> well, it makes me feel really good that now that i've presented it -- presented it to you, my school, they are going to make it happen. >> yeah. we have some of what we call your confidence points listed here. these are things that a bud woe say to help a friend who is being bullied. one of them that stands out is don't listen to them. you know you are better. these are really important points to think about when you're in the midst of being bullied. how did you come up with these. >> well, i have done a lot of research, and i have come up w
joining us now via skype from alamosa, california, is isabella griffin and her father john. good morning to both of you. isabella, congratulations on this great work that you have done, certainly comes in handy for so many kids, i'm sure. how many people have now signed your pledge? >> well, we are actually waiting for our symbol which is for the bracelets to come and then we will go from there. >> and are you surprised, isabella, by the fact that this school picked it up as their...
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nevada 22, 22s in the alamosa. 19 in fairfield, now that is a record low for santa rosa. concord was 29, another record low 21. 30 at the oakland airport, hayward redwood city all 31. and there has been some upper 20s and a little puff of a breeze at fso and northeast fairfield, that brings the temperature up just slightly and brings a windchill but when you have calm conditions, that is when you get your temperatures. sunny and cool today, calm conditions not as blue. the question is will there be enough left and friday looks more promising. this is our cloud and rain forecast and wednesday at 4:00, it is not even here yet and we will take it to thursday morning and it starts to inch closer and finally comes over the area on friday. there is not a lot here folks, there is friday afternoon, there is your saturday, what about sunday, the 49ers and i think it will be more rainy and we will ease closer. forecasted highs upper 40s lower 50s, some of the warmest temperatures in antioch and also towards santa cruz, redwood city and mountain view. we have increasing clouds and r
nevada 22, 22s in the alamosa. 19 in fairfield, now that is a record low for santa rosa. concord was 29, another record low 21. 30 at the oakland airport, hayward redwood city all 31. and there has been some upper 20s and a little puff of a breeze at fso and northeast fairfield, that brings the temperature up just slightly and brings a windchill but when you have calm conditions, that is when you get your temperatures. sunny and cool today, calm conditions not as blue. the question is will...
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. >> thousands of customers making their way past alamosa square. coming up, the new rules that are now in place. and we will tell you what neighbors think. >> plus, flames pour out of the san francisco home. the injuries that caused and why firefighters had an especially hard time putting it out. >> complete bay area news coverage starts right now. this is ktvu mornings on two. >> good morning. it's sunday, may 20th area. >> lots of people headed outside today. we've got the 40,000 runners in san francisco, the giants and a's, rose mary with a fantastic forecast. >> don't forget about those backyard parties. another fabulous day in stores. the result like yesterday. we do have a cool down in the forecast. i will show you what you can expect for the area and a look ahead, not. >> right now thousands of people in san francisco for the annual bay to breakers race. we have live team coverage. first, let's go to the start line. >> believe it or not, the participants here are starting to thin out a little bit but we still have thousands of people yet to
. >> thousands of customers making their way past alamosa square. coming up, the new rules that are now in place. and we will tell you what neighbors think. >> plus, flames pour out of the san francisco home. the injuries that caused and why firefighters had an especially hard time putting it out. >> complete bay area news coverage starts right now. this is ktvu mornings on two. >> good morning. it's sunday, may 20th area. >> lots of people headed outside today....
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given that fact, what was goldman sachs' involvement in the cogentrix project in alamosa, colorado? >> congressman kucinich, to answer that question, i think you have to understand how we structured this project. we structured this project at cogentrix like we would any other project financing for the construction of a power project. >> what was their involvement? >> so the involvement at goldman sachs really was derivative to the whole process. if i could just explain. first, we at the cogentrix level, the operating level, we would have to go out and secure and negotiate a power purchase agreement with an off-taker, a utility in this case, for the purchase of the power. the next thing we would do would be to select an equipment provider, and a construction manager. and then, and only then, would we go out and try to find the financing package that would make this project viable. >> so what was goldman sachs' involvement? >> so goldman sachs provided equity capital to cogentrix to make $116 million of commitments to this project. we are in fact the project leading financier. >> than
given that fact, what was goldman sachs' involvement in the cogentrix project in alamosa, colorado? >> congressman kucinich, to answer that question, i think you have to understand how we structured this project. we structured this project at cogentrix like we would any other project financing for the construction of a power project. >> what was their involvement? >> so the involvement at goldman sachs really was derivative to the whole process. if i could just explain. first,...
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>> we do in the case of alamosa have a long-term power purchase agreement with the public service company of colorado. to purchase the power, that is one of the requirements of the d.o.e. -- >> you couldn't do it if you didn't have some kind of agreement in place, right? it doesn't work financially? >> it would be very difficult. >> otherwise you would be stuck with a white elephant? >> there are very few of those projects that have actually succeeded without long-term contracts. >> the white house reviewed the d.o.e. loan program office, found the d.o.e. support of publ public/private partnerships in states like california, ensure that loan guarantee recipients have a steady and predictable funding source. mr. crane, do you agree with this assessment? mr. rock rakowich, it has yet to start generating solar energy. that fact is disappointing. can you tell us how much taxpayers' money has been drawn down by the project so far? >> zero, congressman. >> how has the project -- what was that answer? >> none. >> none, okay. has the project amp loan guarantee designed to mitigate -- how was this
>> we do in the case of alamosa have a long-term power purchase agreement with the public service company of colorado. to purchase the power, that is one of the requirements of the d.o.e. -- >> you couldn't do it if you didn't have some kind of agreement in place, right? it doesn't work financially? >> it would be very difficult. >> otherwise you would be stuck with a white elephant? >> there are very few of those projects that have actually succeeded without...
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because this plan can be implemented not only in the alamosa school district, but i think it can be a model for schools nationwide. >> so great to see such a young girl doing such good work. if you'd like to sound off on stories about bullying, you can tweet me now or any time. use the #bullyingstopshere. i'd love to hear what you think. >>> shopping at the stores this holiday season or online? we'll tell you thousahow the bas ramping up and thousand difference is narrowing. >>> welcome back. some may wake up a multi-millionaire tomorrow. the power ball lottery jackpot is now a whopping $325 million. that is the fourth largest jackpot in the game's history. you have to buy a ticket before 10:00 p.m. eastern time tonight to be included in that drawing. so get out there, call someone you know and get it done. >>> online shopping versus going out to the store. used to be the big advantage for shoppers who bought at the store was getting the merchandise that they wanted immediately, right there. but as dan simon tells us, even that gap is narrowing. >> reporter: online versus brick-and-mo
because this plan can be implemented not only in the alamosa school district, but i think it can be a model for schools nationwide. >> so great to see such a young girl doing such good work. if you'd like to sound off on stories about bullying, you can tweet me now or any time. use the #bullyingstopshere. i'd love to hear what you think. >>> shopping at the stores this holiday season or online? we'll tell you thousahow the bas ramping up and thousand difference is narrowing....
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>> we do in the case of alamosa have a long-term power purchase agreement with the public service company of colorado. to purchase the power. that is one of the requirements the deal we don't spank you couldn't if he did have some kind of agreement in place, right? >> we couldn't do -- >> it would work financially. >> it would be very difficult. very difficult. >> otherwise you would be stuck with a white elephant. >> there are very few of those objects that have succeeded. >> an independent consultant to review the we loan programs office of the d.o.e. support of public-private partnerships between power generators and utilities in states like california ensure that loan guarantee recipients have a steady and predictable funding source. now, mr. craig, do you agree with this assessment? mr. rakowich, the the majority has document that prologis project amp has yet to start generating solar energy. that fact is disappointed but can you tell us how many taxpayers money has been drawn down by the project so far? >> zero, congressman. >> how has the project -- what was that andrew? >> none. >
>> we do in the case of alamosa have a long-term power purchase agreement with the public service company of colorado. to purchase the power. that is one of the requirements the deal we don't spank you couldn't if he did have some kind of agreement in place, right? >> we couldn't do -- >> it would work financially. >> it would be very difficult. very difficult. >> otherwise you would be stuck with a white elephant. >> there are very few of those objects that...